The Most Beautiful Subway System in the World: Moscow, Russia
Having grown up in America at the tail end of the Cold War, I always assumed that Moscow was a dark and dirty city. But, when I visited Moscow last …
Jim Cheney
My Top 10 Travel Experiences of 2012
In many ways, 2012 was the most exciting year of my life. During the year, I spent time in twelve different countries and traveled for six months. I got to ride …
Gyeongju: Korea’s Fantastic Ancient Capital
Japan may have Kyoto, and China may have Xi’an, but South Korea has Gyeongju. Nestled in the western mountains of the country, Gyeongju is the ancient capital of Korea. A …
Daibutsu: The Giant Buddha of Kamakura
Despite Japan’s well-deserved reputation as being one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, it also has the reputation for a calm serenity not often found in the …
Wat Phou: Angkor Without the Crowds
Traveler’s and non-travelers alike have dreamt of the day that they can lay eyes on Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, one of the world’s most majestic sites. However, as with most well-known …
Seoul’s Children’s Grand Park: For the Kid in All of Us
I’m a firm believer that in order to experience the culture of a city, there is no better place to visit than a local park. At a park, you aren’t …